§1872. Action plan to protect State's inland waters

The task force shall also recommend to the department an action plan to protect the State's inland waters from invasive aquatic plants
and nuisance species. That plan may include, but is not limited to: [2013, c. 300, §18 (AMD).]

1.Identification of inland waters known to be infested.
Identification of inland waters of the State that are known to be infested with
invasive aquatic plants and nuisance species;

[
2001, c. 434, Pt. B, §2 (NEW)
.]

2.Vulnerability assessment.
Recommendations on conducting a preliminary vulnerability assessment of the State's
largest inland waters to identify the largest inland waters in the State most at risk
of infestation by invasive aquatic plants and nuisance species. That assessment may
include such factors as the proximity of the inland water body to other infested waters,
proximity of major transportation routes, presence of a public watercraft launch,
use of the inland water body by transient boaters, the number of lakefront property
owners and other factors as the commissioner may determine to be appropriate. The
assessment also must identify the most probable vectors or pathways of introduction
of invasive aquatic plants and nuisance species and identify those inspection locations
most likely to result in identification and prevention of new introductions;

[
2001, c. 434, Pt. B, §2 (NEW)
.]

3.Lake monitoring program.
Recommendations on a program to monitor inland waters in the State for new introductions
of invasive aquatic plants and nuisance species, including recommendations on implementing
that program and methods to provide for the periodic inspection of inland waters for
new introductions of invasive aquatic plants and nuisance species, particularly in
areas close to public watercraft launch facilities;

[
2001, c. 434, Pt. B, §2 (NEW)
.]

4.Response program.
Recommendations on a response program to deal with new introductions of invasive
aquatic plants and nuisance species in inland waters in the State; and

[
2001, c. 434, Pt. B, §2 (NEW)
.]

5.Training and public information materials.
Recommendations on the development and distribution of training materials and public
information materials for use by the public, lake monitors and persons authorized
to inspect boats for invasive aquatic plants and nuisance species.

[
2001, c. 434, Pt. B, §2 (NEW)
.]

SECTION HISTORY

2001, c. 434, §B2 (NEW).
2013, c. 300, §18 (AMD).

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